Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant (Planner / Senior Planner) 📍 Reading 🕒 Hybrid working - 4 days office / 1 day home We are currently seeking a Planning Consultant to join a growing planning consultancy based in Reading This role would suit an RTPI member or someone working towards chartership, with 2-5 years' planning experience, looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. The position offers a flexible package, dependent on experience and capability, and a structured hybrid working arrangement with office-based working Monday to Thursday and home working on Fridays. The Role As a Planning Consultant, you will support a range of planning projects across the development lifecycle, working closely with senior team members, clients and external consultants. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Preparing and contributing to planning reports and statements Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments Carrying out planning policy research at local and national level Monitoring planning applications and coordinating responses Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders Liaising with external consultants and project teams Assisting with project management across planning instructions Reviewing and checking policy matters for planning statements and appeals Preparing and lodging planning appeals, including supporting documentationAbout You Planner / Senior Planner with 2-5 years' experience in planning RTPI member or actively working towards chartership Experience preparing planning submissions, reports and appraisals Strong written and verbal communication skills Confident liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities Organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple workstreamsWhat's on Offer Flexible salary and benefits package, dependent on experience Clear progression and professional development support Hybrid working - office-based Monday to Thursday, work from home Friday Friendly, collaborative working environment Opportunity to broaden experience across a range of planning workIf you're a motivated planner looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you